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Welcome Back! SENCO Support for the next academic year

The first month of the new academic year is over and SENCOs across the country will have been getting to grips with all of the SEND challenges that they will face over the next twelve months. Whether you are new to role or an... Read more

Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings – Updated 8th September

Lorraine Petersen has compared this document with the mainstream one that was updated on 28th August and has indicated the additional information for specialist settings. Purpose of this guidance In developing this guidance for... Read more

Top Ten Tips for preparing schools for September for pupils with SEND

1. Work closely with parent carers in everything that you are planning. For many students their parent carers have taken on the extended role of teacher, therapist, support worker and much more for nearly half a year. They have supported... Read more
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How Multi Academy Trusts Can Strengthen SEND Provision Across All Schools

As Multi Academy Trusts continue to grow, so does the complexity of delivering consistent, high quality SEND provision across all schools. Many MAT leaders are now facing the same challenge: How do we ensure every school is delivering... Read more

How schools can use Easter to prepare SEND support for the summer term

For many schools, the Easter holidays provide a rare and valuable pause in the academic year. While it’s often seen as a time to rest and reset, it is also one of the most strategic opportunities to reflect on SEND provision,... Read more

Schools White Paper 2026

What Has Been Announced and What It Means for Schools and MATs The Government has now published Every Child Achieving and Thriving, setting out proposed reforms to education and the SEND system in England. This paper marks a... Read more
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What are Speech Language Communications Needs (SLCN)?

Speech and Language skills develop throughout childhood and continue through adolescence. They develop following good foundations being in place:  attention and listening and play skills need to be in place first. What is Speech? What is... Read more

ITS Annual Conference

On Saturday 26th April you could find the ITS team down at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist’s (RCSLT) head office close to London Bridge, where we celebrated our annual team day and ITS Giving Voice event. Whist it... Read more

The 10 skills a child must have by the time they start school

I have read with great interest the recent developments this week relating to pre schools skills for children across the UK. “The 10 skills a child must have by the time they start school including being toilet trained and talking... Read more